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Recruitment for the 2026 First-Term Cultural Classes at the Women’s Culture Center

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Busan Metropolitan City’s Women’s Culture Center announced that it will begin accepting applications for the “2026 First-Term Cultural Classes” starting tomorrow (December 8).

The “Women’s Culture Center Cultural Classes” is a lifelong learning program designed to meet the diverse cultural needs of citizens by providing educational opportunities supported by experienced instructors. Operated by the Women’s Culture Center of Busan Metropolitan City, the program aims to offer citizens broader opportunities for professional development and enhanced quality of life.

The 2026 First-Term Cultural Classes will operate for 11 weeks from January 2 to March 28 next year. A total of 1,913 participants will be recruited for 97 courses across five areas: traditional culture, languages, cooking, arts, and modern lifestyle.

This year’s curriculum will include various cultural and artistic courses, as well as certificate programs beneficial for employment and entrepreneurship, in addition to evening and weekend classes tailored to working individuals.

Cultural and arts courses include gayageum, guitar, and flower arrangement, while certificate programs include baking and computer certification courses. Evening classes will feature pilates, yoga, coffee barista training, and photographic arts, and weekend options will include traditional liquor and floral tea, as well as travel English.

Any citizen aged 18 or older may apply via the City Integrated Reservation System. Digitally vulnerable individuals who experience difficulty with online applications may apply through the on-site online application assistance desk at the Center.

Priority applications will be accepted from December 8 to 13. Eligible applicants—including national merit recipients and their families, individuals with severe disabilities and their caregivers, multi-child families, basic livelihood security recipients, and single-parent households—may apply for up to 20 percent of each course’s capacity.

General applications will proceed in two rounds: the first round from December 15 at 09:00 to December 20 at 18:00, and the second round from December 22 at 09:00 to December 27 at 18:00, both on a first-come, first-served basis through online registration. However, during the first general application round, start times will differ by course category.

Applications may also be submitted on Saturdays, except Sundays; however, the on-site online application assistance desk will operate only on weekdays from 09:00 to 15:00. Applicants using the assistance desk must bring a valid ID and a payment method for tuition (such as a bankbook).

Applicants who have taken the same course for four consecutive terms immediately prior will not be eligible to apply for that course during the first round of general applications.

For further information, please visit the Women’s Culture Center website at busan.go.kr/wcc or call 051-320-8332 or 051-320-8343.

Lee Yeon-ak, Director of the Women’s Culture Center, stated, “The first-term cultural classes for next year have been organized with diverse and well-structured programs for citizens, ranging from traditional culture and arts to employment and entrepreneurship. We hope many residents will take interest and actively participate.”